Tag Archives: Environment
Northern Alberta residents start returning home after two-week evacuation due to fire
Some residents in northern Alberta have started to return home after being forced by wildfires to leave their communities two weeks ago. An evacuation order was lifted this morning for resid...
Jun 03, 2019
'Everyone wins': community agriculture project launched in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - There's a lot more than celery and kale growing these days at a local farm which is helping to provide affordable produce. A two acre portion of a farm purchased by a Nanaimo doctor and his ...
Jun 02, 2019 Celery represents the first crop planted at a newly created farm to benefit Nanaimo Foodshare. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Kenney says carbon taxes won't help stop forest fire threat
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says forest fires have always been around and carbon taxes won't do anything to change that. Kenney says a number of factors, including climate change,...
May 31, 2019
Fires banned indefinitely at popular Lantzville beach
LANTZVILLE - Buried in a recently approved bylaw for the community of Lantzville is a decision which had become a flashpoint for the community. "No open air fires are permitted on any beach within the...
May 31, 2019 Camp fires on Sebastian Beach, a popular area activity, are no longer allowed after lengthy discussions. (Submitted)
Alberta passes law to kill provincial carbon tax, federal tax looms
EDMONTON - Alberta's consumer carbon tax is dead, setting the stage for a showdown with Ottawa over the imposition of a new one.The province cancelled its tax on gasoline at the pumps and on home heat...
May 30, 2019
Bikes pitched as major alternative for Nanaimo drivers
NANAIMO - A yearly initiative hopes to keep as many cars off the road and help Nanaimo residents be more healthy. Bike to Work and School Week began on Monday, May 27. Riders log the kilometres they'v...
May 28, 2019 The yearly Bike to Work Week event hopes to keep Nanaimo residents on their feet and out of their cars. (Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition)
Popular tree voucher program returns to keep Nanaimo green
NANAIMO - An affordable way to keep Nanaimo green is once again being offered to residents eager to provide shade and help the environment. The City of Nanaimo is providing 220 $25 vouchers for trees ...
May 26, 2019 220 vouchers for a tree costing up to $90 are available from the City of Nanaimo starting Wednesday, May 29. (Pixabay)
Bears abound in Nanaimo's North Jingle Pot area
NANAIMO - Numerous bear sightings generated a lot of talk among neighbours in Nanaimo's North Jingle Pot area, including a cub catching one resident by surprise.14 reported bear sightings were recorde...
May 26, 2019 A black bear paid a visit to the Mack residence on Monterey Dr. on Wednesday, May 22. (Tanya Mack)
Mayor says northern Alberta town still under threat from nearby wildfire
HIGH LEVEL, Alta. - The mayor of a northwestern Alberta town says the threat from a powerful wildfire burning three kilometres away has not passed and warns evacuees they could be out longer...
May 24, 2019
Mid-island shellfish industry rebounds with publicity push
NANAIMO - After two rough years, the shellfish industry in the mid-island is working to promote its farmers and rebuild trust. In both 2017 and 2018, norovirus illnesses were linked to the consumption...
May 22, 2019 There was no norovirus outbreak tied to Baynes Sound shellfish growers in 2019 and the industry is capitalizing on the good news. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)